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We remember 10 celebrities who died during production and how the show/film handled their shocking passing. (Photo: Release)
We remember 10 celebrities who died during production and how the show/film handled their shocking passing. (Photo: Release)
Luke Perry, who starred as Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews, on ‘Riverdale’, died of a sudden and fatal stroke earlier this week. Production of the show remains shut down as the actor's friends and co-stars mourn him. (Photo: Release)
Luke Perry, who starred as Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews, on ‘Riverdale’, died of a sudden and fatal stroke earlier this week. Production of the show remains shut down as the actor's friends and co-stars mourn him. (Photo: Release)
Carrie Fisher’s untimely death threw plans for the new ‘Star War’s trilogy into disarray. Though the actress completed her work on ‘The Last Jedi’, Lucasfilm announced that Fisher will not appear in the new trilogy’s final installment at all. (Photo: Release)
Carrie Fisher’s untimely death threw plans for the new ‘Star War’s trilogy into disarray. Though the actress completed her work on ‘The Last Jedi’, Lucasfilm announced that Fisher will not appear in the new trilogy’s final installment at all. (Photo: Release)
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death shocked the world on 2014. The Oscar-winning actor was still in the process of filming ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2’, although he had already shot most of his scenes. (Photo: Release)
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death shocked the world on 2014. The Oscar-winning actor was still in the process of filming ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2’, although he had already shot most of his scenes. (Photo: Release)
Paul Walker died in 2014 in a tragic car accident. To finish filming his scenes for ‘Fast and Furious7’, director James Wan enlisted help from the actor’s brothers Cody and Caleb. (Photo: Release)
Paul Walker died in 2014 in a tragic car accident. To finish filming his scenes for ‘Fast and Furious7’, director James Wan enlisted help from the actor’s brothers Cody and Caleb. (Photo: Release)
Steve Irwin, the ‘Crocodile Hunter’, was stung and killed by a stingray on 2006, while filming ‘Ocean’s Deadliest,’ an underwater documentary. (Photo: Release)
Steve Irwin, the ‘Crocodile Hunter’, was stung and killed by a stingray on 2006, while filming ‘Ocean’s Deadliest,’ an underwater documentary. (Photo: Release)
Cory Monteith, who starred as Finn Hudson since ‘Glee’ first aired, died of a drug overdose in 2013. The show honored Monteith with an episode revealing Finn had also died offscreen, though a cause of death was not given for the character. (Photo: Release)
Cory Monteith, who starred as Finn Hudson since ‘Glee’ first aired, died of a drug overdose in 2013. The show honored Monteith with an episode revealing Finn had also died offscreen, though a cause of death was not given for the character. (Photo: Release)
Heath Ledger died on 2008 while filming ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.’ Conveniently, it made sense of his character to chance appearances as he travelled through a dream world. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law stepped in to complete the movie. (Photo: Release)
Heath Ledger died on 2008 while filming ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.’ Conveniently, it made sense of his character to chance appearances as he travelled through a dream world. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law stepped in to complete the movie. (Photo: Release)
Stanley Kubrick died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack in 1999. His death came just hours after delivering a print of what would be his last film, ‘Eyes Wide Shut.’ The movie went on the earn both commercial and critical acclaim. (Photo: Release)
Stanley Kubrick died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack in 1999. His death came just hours after delivering a print of what would be his last film, ‘Eyes Wide Shut.’ The movie went on the earn both commercial and critical acclaim. (Photo: Release)
Marilyn Monroe died of a drug overdose in 1962, before enough footage of ‘Something’s Got to Give’ could be shot. As a result, the movie was shut down. Footage from the unfinished film appeared in documentary ‘Marilyn: The Final Days.’ (Photo: Release)
Marilyn Monroe died of a drug overdose in 1962, before enough footage of ‘Something’s Got to Give’ could be shot. As a result, the movie was shut down. Footage from the unfinished film appeared in documentary ‘Marilyn: The Final Days.’ (Photo: Release)Some shows are known for taking a big risk and killing off a main character. However, the tragic death of a key player in real life is something one never can, or wants to, expect. Because when an actor dies, it isn’t just the passing of an icon. Their untimely deaths also throw plans for their project on TV and film into disarray.
As the cast, crew, producers and fans of Riverdale mourn the series star Luke Perry—who died on March 4 at age 52, days after suffering a massive stroke—, we remember 8 other celebrities who died during production and how the show/film handled their shocking passing.
Spoilers ahead. Also, bring tissues.